Poetry & Novels In Verse

An Indie Poetry Bestseller! Featuring poems by Amanda Gorman, Ross Gay, Tracy K. Smith and more, offering gratitude and hope in a divisive world.

Indie poetry bestseller The Path to Kindness features 100+ relatable poems by diverse voices. Nautilus Award Winner.

Celebrate the joyful chaos and sweetness a new addition brings to a family in this heartwarming picture book. Life gets sudsier, sillier, and better!

A girl with cerebral palsy navigates loss and trauma after a school shooting, finding healing and bravery through therapeutic horseback riding in this moving novel in verse by Jamie Sumner.

Discover the inspiring stories of three pioneering women in science who overcame barriers to pursue their passions and make groundbreaking contributions.

Join Dino Poet and his lunch on a wild adventure through the land of dinosaurs, dodging a T-Rex while chasing poetry in this hilarious graphic novel!

Award-winning writer Ocean Vuong's deeply intimate poetry collection explores grief, family, and the impact of war in America. Bold, innovative, and tender, Time Is a Mother is a powerful exploration of humanity and resilience.

National Book Award Finalist The Unboxing of a Black Girl by Angela Shanté is a creative nonfiction reflection on Black girlhood in NYC, exploring innocence, joy, and societal critiques.

Get ready for Halloween with this wheelchair-themed novelty board book featuring creative costume transformations to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus!" Celebrating disability and inclusivity in a fun way.

LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD. A novel-in-verse about a girl, Nima, caught between cultures, grappling with her identity and the phantom of the girl she might have been.

In the sequel to Door of No Return, Charley dreams of pitching professionally in a segregated town filled with tensions and hidden histories.

A funny and clever novel-in-verse about Minecraft enthusiast Ben Bellows and his classmates as they navigate summer school and a unique teaching approach, celebrating different types of intelligence. Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of video games.

Linda Sue Park's linked poems explore the question of what to save in an emergency in a middle school class, sparking lively dialog among students.

Join a little boy as he gets ready for his doctor's appointment, excited to show how much he's grown and be brave for his checkup and shot.

Celebrate the power of friendship and teamwork in this joyous ode, where working together makes everything better! Young readers will be inspired to make a positive impact in their homes and communities.

Hinds adapts Homer's timeless epic The Iliad into a stunning graphic novel, capturing the intense drama and emotions of the Trojan War.

A heartbreakingly hopeful verse novel about an Indian American girl navigating family expectations and her mother's leukemia diagnosis.

Three women brave a perilous journey westward in search of freedom during the Black homesteader movement. Will they survive and find true autonomy?

A heartwarming ode to the defining moments in a boy's life, poetic and vivid. A Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee. Fans of Last Stop on Market Street will love this.

Discover the unique perspective of 10-year-old Benjamin Giroux with autism in this illustrated picture book based on his viral poem.

Heartwarming novel in verse about Garvey, who finds his passion for music while navigating his father's expectations and his own struggles with bullying.

Suspension changes everything for Ebony and De'Kari in this poignant novel in verse about friendship, understanding, and self-reflection.